Ms. Ruby Lee Whittington

Ms. Ruby Lee Whittington age 88, of Millers Creek, NC died Friday, August 2, 2013 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC. Ms. Whittington was born July 17, 1925 in Wilkes County to Robert Lee and Sally Reeves Whittington. Ms. Whittington was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Katherine Brago and Rosa Harkins and brother; Bower Whittington. Ruby was caretaker of her parents until their death. She retired from Tyson Foods after 28 years of service. She loved her family and having them visit. She loved needlework, gardening and canning.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in Senter Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday prior to the service.

Ms. Whittington is survived by: Sister, Bobbie Steele of TX and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to BROC Elderly Nutrition Program, 710 Beech St. Suite A, N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Ms. Whittington's arrangements.

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